Cyanide Kept in Laboratory in Murder Trial
In Waukegan Illinois on June 30, the Orpet murder trial entered its third day of cross examination. Defense seeks to prove Marion Lambert killed herself using potassium cyanide found in a Lake Forest High School lab. Testimony notes cyanide in liquid form on a shelf and crystal form in an adjoining stock room, with a faulty room lock and a rule breach by Marion and another student.
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Waukegan
Ill
William H. Orpet
University of Wisconsin
Marion Lambert
Lake Forest
John B. Vergoe
Deerfield High School
Marion
E. J. Tragoe
Vergoe
Jagoe
Ralph J. Cady
Chemistry Text Book in Evidence in Orpet Trial
The trial sifted details about Marion’s chemistry book and cyanide lessons. Orpet faced questions on the night Marion died, his memory faltered, and prosecutors pressed him on whether she was alive in newspaper accounts and his actions with molasses.
America First rally speech about duty and belief
President delivers open air address to Association Advertising Clubs delegates near Independence Hall outlining fighting spirit and core beliefs. He stresses duty of every American in all endeavors and urges commitment to the things he believes in as he departs for Washington.
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Associated Advertising Clubs
Independence Hall
Washington
America Should Be Ready in Foreign Policy Now
The address argues that true patriotism demands national readiness and justice toward other nations, not just self interest. It calls for treating others as America wishes to be treated, accepting high costs for liberty and humanity, and resisting control by small elite groups. Pete Lister is fired as Islanders leader. Jack Tighe named new Rock Island club manager, bringing Three-I league pennant experience.
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America
Lister
Pete Lister
Islanders
Rock Island
Jack Tighe
Tighe
Smith Opens Campaign For Illinois Governor
CHICAGO June 30 Frank L. Smith of Dwight has entered the Republican contest for governor of Illinois. Headquarters for Smith were opened in Chicago Thursday by John C. Ames who will manage the campaign. Ames home is in Streator LaSalle county.
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Smith
Chicago
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Illinois
John C. Ames
Ames
Streator
LaSalle County
Willcox of New York Named Hughes Campaign Chairman
William R. Willcox, former New York Public Service Commission chairman and ex postmaster, aged 53, chosen by Republican candidate Charles E. Hughes to conduct his campaign. Hughes requests Willcox be chairman of the Republican national committee. Willcox, a lawyer, was born in Smyrna, New York and has long known Hughes.
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William R. Willcox
New York
Public Service Commission
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Republican National Committee
Willcoy
Smyrna
N. Y
Judge Hughes
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Josephine Davis
Maron
Helm's Woods
Orpet
Madison
Mr. Joslyn
Heim's
Cady
Bethlehem Steel Company
America First
Bome
Hamp
Quincy
Hittiois
Steinway
Schulz
Werner
Kurtzmann
U.S
Unbeham Music House
Hampshire ST
Quincy, Ilinois
New Republican National Committee
Palm Beach
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